dismayingly

/dɪsˈmeɪɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that causes a feeling of shock, sadness, or loss of hope.
    • The test results were dismayingly low for the whole class.
    • She found the traffic dismayingly heavy on her way to the airport.
    • The team's performance was dismayingly inconsistent throughout the season.
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